Under Eyes Circles

According to statistics, the problem of under eye circles and darkness is second only to acne as a major skin problem in the U.S.A. While circles under eyes are not a serious condition, they can be a symptom of an underlying illness or allergy. However, often the under eye circles are simply hereditary, caused by deep set eye sockets or excess pigment in the area.

The skin under the eyes tends to be thinner than that on the rest of the face, which allows for the blood capillaries under the surface to show through. If, through skin damage, age or illness, the capillaries have become broken or enlarged, then the under eye area will appear much darker. Sometimes prolonged stress combined with poor nutrition and lack of sleep will exacerbate the problem in which case the solution is easier to remedy. Dehydration, smoking, alcohol consumption and iron deficiency can all be factors in making the under eye circles worse, therefore it is obviously imperative to try to improve one’s general health.

Certain cosmetics and skin creams can help with dark circles under the eyes. Any yellow tinted concealer will help to balance out the blue tones of the dark circles and a cream that uses light refracting minerals will help the skin appear brighter by bouncing light off the area. Some creams work towards strengthening the capillaries and improving the texture of the skin, whilst others add collagen and vitamins to the skin so that the capillaries are less visible under the surface. Although the cost of creams and under eye gels differ greatly, they should all contain vitamins C and K, rehydrating ingredients, collagen, peptides and arbutin. A cream alone is not likely to actually rid the under eyes of dark circles but by boosting the nutrients and circulation in the skin, the entire eye area should improve to the point where they are vastly less noticeable.